How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Pocket (GT-S5300)

Samsung Galaxy Pocket is an Android smartphone for those who really want to enjoy true Android experience without damaging their pockets. The device runs Android Gingerbread on-board and is equipped with a 832MHz processor, not so good specs but still worth the price you’re paying for it. With every Android device out there, there’re opportunities to go beyond what manufacturer has to offer and that means rooting the device and getting root-only apps running on it. This might seem a difficult task at first, but it really isn’t. So to help your rooting job easier, here we’ve put together all the steps to root the Samsung Galaxy Pocket (GT-S5300) smartphone. Go ahead and root your device!

I. Before You Begin:

1. This will void the warranty of your device. However, you can reinstate the warranty by unrooting your device if there’s any unrooting procedure available.

IV. Flash a Custom Recovery Image (Optional):

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If you need help with this procedure, please ask in the comments below or in the forum.

This is part of our Android How To’s. We have how to’s on rooting, loading ROMs, and tons of other tips and tricks for your specific device or for Android devices in general! For all of our Android How To’s, head here.

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